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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
2
A mosaic of brief items and musings on varied topics from 1900s figures and events. References to Gov Pennypacker, Mark Twain, Carnegie libraries, Russian unrest, airships, and social foibles, interwoven with humor about poets, dog tricks, and finance.
The Denver Republican reports that state offices close at noon in June July and August. A July State Board of Pardons meeting will review over thirty cases, and J Q Waggener is appointed water commissioner for District 61. Parolee Joe Fuller has had his parole revoked after detouring to Chicago. The G A R museum plans no Confederate flag without Congress approval. Governors Peabody stance on eight hour law and referendums is noted. Pardons board commuted J W Moore’s sentence. Democratic state convention set for September 7 to nominate Supreme Court candidate. Bonynge versus Shafroth election case moves to Washington. State treasurer refuses to honor deficiency warrants. about 42,000 available for claims. 70,000 approved by audit. Land exchanges with government discussed. AG Miller notes possible legality. Sage hen case nets $15 fine. wardens push game law enforcement. Dam inspections slow. many dams yet to be reviewed. Capitol completion on hold for metal shelves in vaults.
The state board of pardons freed Jose Munez after twenty years of confinement for murder in Conejos County. At 68 and in poor health, he will live with his brother, while Judge Hayt supported clemency. The article notes Munez’s lengthy sentence and the circumstances of the crime. State Land Board action raised lease and patent fees to boost revenue, and E C Redman was exonerated after a board review of his accounts.
Attorney General N. C. Miller prepares to sue six leading railroad companies in the state to force payment of the flat tax long due. The tax, 4 cents per $1,000 of foreign capital and 2 cents per $1,000 for domestic firms, was due May 1 with a 20 percent penalty for nonpayment. Also three years of flat tax from American Smelting and Refining Company amounts to $17,000. Listed defendants include Denver & Rio Grande, Colorado & Southern, and A. T. & S. Beam.
Dr Florian Cajori named dean of the new Colorado College school of engineering. Palmer Hall science building slated for September occupancy. State Democratic convention planned in Denver September 7 to nominate Supreme Court candidate. Coal price rise and post office promotions noted along with water rights fights, flood relief collections, and local public notices. Mentions include Steamboat Springs postmaster pay, pay cuts in several towns, and a New York born Colorado leader’s death.
In Cheyenne county on June 3 a settler and his two sons were killed in a confrontation with Chauncey Dewey and ten armed men after a land dispute tied to Oak ranch. The Berry family faced a deadly raid, three Berrys killed, Roy Berry wounded, and a wider feud spurred as sheriff seeks militia protection. The Deweys were taken to St Francis under guard as martial law looms and a preliminary trial is set for June 16.
London reports Prince Karageorgevitch telling the Daily Express he believes the nation should avenge the assassination of the King and Queen of Serbia. He says a king who accepts a crown from assassins would be complicit, and when asked about punishment he replies he has no power and that becoming king may never happen.
Trouble continues in Cavite as two bandits named Felizardo and Montalon with followers raid towns. Government plans a campaign to suppress the unrest. The government offered the Cavite governorship to Captain Shanks of the Eighteenth Infantry, but he declined.
A severe rain and hail storm from Saguache to Hooper flooded the county and damaged crops. Flood waters ripped out a long stretch of the Denver and Rio Grande track between Hooper and Dune. A work train repaired the line, with trains expected to run tomorrow if rain does not return. Local settlers report the rainiest season in forty years.
New Pacific Cable Manila June 18 reports the cable ship Colon laying from Guam eastward approaching Midway Island. Laying of the section from Midway to Honolulu is expected to start next week.
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